This article examines Uzbekistan’s compliance with its international human rights obligations through the recommendations made by the UN Human Rights Committee, Special Rapporteurs, and NGOs in the context of Uzbekistan’s periodic reports and the Universal Periodic Review (UPR). It analyses the recurring concerns regarding judicial independence, corruption, discrimination, freedom of religion and expression, and conditions of detention, including the prevention of torture. While acknowledging the reforms undertaken by the state, the article highlights that many of the recommendations remain only partially implemented.
Publication Date: 2026-06-13